General Staff Jobs

Position Summary:

At Paradies Lagardère, our mission is to maintain first-class standards that exceed the expectations of the customers and business partners we serve. Our Dining Division is a true restaurateur. We are passionate about connecting with each of our guests on multiple levels. From an inspiring restaurant design or live entertainment that captures a traveler’s attention, to the top-notch quality of our culinary offerings and the exceptional hospitality delivered by our teams, we focus on more than just restaurant operations. We specialize in experiences. The Assistant Manager is responsible for delivering exceptional guest service through the selection, development, and motivation of associates and by managing the daily operations of a restaurant to optimize profits. Whether leading an ontrend national brand, or an iconic concept from the local community, you will create and deliver first-class experiences for the traveling public. In joining our team, you commit to supporting this mission by demonstrating our service standards and holding all team members to the same. Providing a safe work environment of trust and respect free of harassment is expected.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Paradies Lagardère positions, including the Assistant General Manager, require that you embody a positive company image by providing courteous, friendly, and efficient service with a smile to customers and team members. You must embrace our family culture by following our core values, TRIFIC (Trust, Respect, Integrity, First-Class, Innovation, Commitment), recognize and satisfy all restaurant guests, as well as be accountable to the Company and Restaurant Managers. Functions include, but are not limited to the following areas:

People

Build a great workplace for strong performers by promoting and driving an engaged workforce, career development, and learning.

• Must be passionate about supporting your TEAM!

• Inspire and mentor all team members to reach their full potential. Develop bench strength for all positions within your assigned area of responsibility, ensuring upward mobility for high performing team members and managers. Partner with General Manager to develop training plans for high performing associates.

• Consistently recognize team members when they excel. Actively coaching and holding direct reports accountable to all policies and standard operating procedures.

• Source high potential candidates using variety of recruiting avenues. Ensure each candidate is screened using approved interview guides.

• Ensure all direct reports complete all compliance based and brand specific training by the due date.

• Ensure performance goals and expectations for your team are met, providing consistent and on-going feedback.

• Participate in the performance evaluation process for direct reports. Ensure coaching is delivered in a timely manner.

• Drive associate engagement through a variety of methods, including the annual engagement survey. Participate and facilitate scheduled meetings to assess the team’s morale. Work with General Manager to execute action plans designed to improve engagement.

Operational Excellence

Strengthen expertise in the industry and deliver on our plans, keeping the needs of our internal and external customers in mind.

• Must have a passion for the guest!

• Must say “Yes”, “Please”, and “Thank You”!

• Must smile often!

• Ensure positive guest service in all areas. Investigate and resolve complaints concerning food quality and service, responding to guests and General Manager with a resolution within 24 hours. Take all appropriate actions to turn dissatisfied guests into return guests.

• Role model the behaviors and service expectations you have of your team.

• Maintain a professional restaurant image, including restaurant cleanliness, food quality and presentation standards, and grooming standards.

• Be a visible presence, available to members of your team, guests, and airport partners. Monitor the performance of your team and operational systems, making adjustments, as necessary.

• Create a culture that promotes a safe and environment.

• Ensure that all HACCP related initiatives are being followed daily. Partner with General Manager when action must be taken. Enforce sanitary practices for food handling, general cleanliness, and maintenance of kitchen and dining areas.

• Ensure consistent high quality of food preparation and service.

• Complete all opening and closing checklist, as assigned and take appropriate action, if necessary. • Accurately complete all nightly, weekly, and monthly closing procedures, including paperwork, time adjustments, and voucher and invoice data entry.

Profitable Growth

Drive top line sales and profitability

• Create and post schedules that are written to maximize sales and ensure guest satisfaction. Labor and payroll goals, as a percentage of sales, must be achieved.

• Complete weekly inventory accurately and according to company guidelines.

• Maintain an acceptable food cost percentage by completing accurate food and beverage orders. • Ensure associates are following recipe and portioning standards.

• Complete personnel/payroll related administrative duties, as assigned accurately, on time, and following company policies and procedures.

• Adhere to security and loss prevention procedures that are in place to protect associates, guests, and company assets.

• Ensure a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents. Complete accident reports promptly if a guest or associate is injured.

• Communicate daily sales and productivity goals to team. Review financial information with General Manager. All managers are required to know the cost and budget goals.

Innovation

Identify opportunities and solve them.

• Must have a thorough understanding of all hardware and software systems that are used in your role. This includes inventory, purchasing, forecasting, scheduling, time keeping, email, and electronic filing systems.

• Demonstrate the ability to adapt and adjust readily to fast-moving, ever-changing circumstances, and utilize problem-solving skills and resourcefulness to solve situations.

• In response to key observations, you must be innovative and collaborative in driving departmental success.

Productivity

Maximize resources to improve process and grow the business.

• Exhibit efficiency in completing job requirements, working with a sense of urgency, consolidating tasks, delegating, and empowering others while managing their efforts.

• Self-driven, work independently, and always do the right thing.

• Ensure compliance with operational standards, company policies, federal/state/local laws, and ordinances.

• Must be able to sustain performance under conditions of stress—such as tight deadlines and detailed questioning.

Effective Communication

Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

• Role model and provide accessibility to all management and staff for open communication, leadership, direction, and motivation.

• Open-minded to feedback.

• Must have sufficient self-confidence, poise, charisma, and interpersonal skills to be able to work effectively as part of a team and to take part in professional discussions.

• Must demonstrate the ability to be a team player and quick learner in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with varying levels of patrons and team members present.

• Must exhibit leadership courage and the ability to coach up as well as coach direct reports.

Position Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience restaurant management experience.

• Obtain and maintain current ServSafe Food Manager’s Certification within six months of hire/promotion.

• Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. and perform essential job functions such as standing, bending, reaching, gripping, climbing on a ladder, and walking long distances.

• Standing for long periods and the ability to work in an environment with varying temperatures.

• Bachelor of Science degree in hotel/restaurant management is desirable. A combination of practical experience and education will be considered as an alternative.

• Proficient in the following dimensions of restaurant functions: food planning and preparation, purchasing, sanitation, security, company policies and procedures, personnel management, recordkeeping, and preparation of reports.

• Must agree to work various shifts in a 7/365 team-oriented environment. The schedule is determined by business needs.

• Proficiency required in reading, writing, Microsoft Office, and mathematics.

This position description is merely intended to describe the primary elements of the position. Paradies Lagardère reserves the right to change the position description and to assign additional duties and responsibilities, as necessary. This position description does not constitute an employment contract of any kind.

2849 PACES FERRY ROAD, SUITE 400, ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30339 (404) 344-7905 / FAX: (404) 349-3226

Paradies Lagardère

Do you want to help revolutionize a major industry? At Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), you’ll have the opportunity to impact the future of real estate by developing innovative and engaging places that reinvent being together. Come join a team that builds excitement about working at URW. You’ll get to work with leaders who are passionate about tackling changing consumer behavior with innovative experiences. All this bold vision means the company culture embraces evolution and change. We believe there is no “perfect” candidate and want to encourage applying even if all the requirements listed aren’t met. If you’re passionate about URW and looking to learn and grow, then we look forward to reviewing your application!

We Are Currently Looking For Our:

General Manager – ORD

What We Offer

The Chicago O’Hare International Airport General Manager will lead the day-to-day operations for our airport program at Terminal 5 at ORD and reports directly to the SVP, Airport Operations. This position is accountable for the overall management, direction, and coordination of the T5 program. The General Manager will work closely with URW’s client, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) to ensure their business needs are met and will ensure URW’s corporate objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with corporate and airport requirements. The General Manager interacts with a wide range of airports or clients and their representatives to ensure their needs and objectives are satisfied.

In this role, your main missions are:

• Primary point of contact and liaison with URW’s client, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA).
• Partner with URW’s Development team to execute the redevelopment plans for Terminal 5.
• Ensure effective cost control and profitability for a specific airport program. Identify problem areas and proactively improve performance. Prepare annual operating budget and execute plan within guidelines.
• Maintain communications with tenants to improve performance. Promote effective business relationship to convey corporate policies.
• Hire, train and supervise all on-site management personnel. Set goals and objectives to evaluate performance. Ensure compliance with corporate personnel policies and applicable laws.
• Responsible for the collection of monthly receivables.
• Monitor on-site tenant construction for compliance with approved plans. Work proactively with tenant coordination and others to ensure successful early or on-time store openings.
• Maintain positive working relationship with Airport and/or clients and maintain working knowledge of political and regulatory changes that may impact concession operations. Take corrective action and inform others.
• Develop a communication system to keep employees, merchants and corporate management informed of Airport activities and issues.
• Oversee Specialty Leasing program (if applicable) to ensure annual goals are achieved.
• Responsible for Airport DBE goals including certification and compliance pursuant to contract requirements.
• Prepare correspondence, proposals, and presentations for a variety of audiences to support the business objectives of the program.
• Drive, optimize and deliver day-to-day operational excellence in accordance to established metrics and standards.
• Ensure optimal performance and full compliance with health, safety, labor and environmental regulations.
• Coordinate and assist facilitation of new store and remodel projects with Leasing Tenant Coordination team.
• Responsible for local procurement and contract negotiation/management.
• Manage corporate policies and procedures as related to front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
• Contribute and collaborate with the Airport Business Analyst and SVP to develop 5-Year Business Plan strategy.
• Execute the Action Plan as defined in the 5-Year Business Plan.
• Develop long-term growth strategies for new and existing markets by driving and executing cost effective, realistic, and functional tactics.
• Plan and manage Common Area Maintenance and Capital expense budgets/forecasts within approved parameters.
• Locally develop the assets marketing and pr plans with the Marketing Director and Corporate Marketing. Implement plans to drive and deliver sales and traffic goals.
• Become the voice of the traveler and deliver insights and trends related to the airline and passenger demographics including other complimentary and competitive influences that potentially have future strategic consideration for the airport’s vision.
• Lead the programs customer journey experience and develop a team culture of excellence.
• Key ambassador and representative of URW to develop and lead concession engagement and support programs, local community/non-profit outreach, service providers partnerships. Lead for relevant airport tours with community and political officials.
• Negotiate and process complex projects through different levels of governmental agencies.
• Analyze and evaluate data on a wide variety of airport and real estate matters, including property surveys, architectural documentation, and title information.
• Actively engage in business prospecting opportunities driving additional management income opportunities and deliver annual storage budgets working in partnership with other sales divisions.

What we are looking for:

• Thorough knowledge of the operations of a concession program including adherence to budget standards and the day-to-day operation of an airport.
• Communicates effectively with tenants, vendors, employees, Airport representatives and managers regarding concession operations or personnel issues to ensure the smooth operation of the program.
• Ability to work a rotating schedule during the hours the Airport program is operating.
• Analyzes budget numbers for conformance to budgetary guidelines.
• Develops and monitors subordinates to ensure the smooth operation of the Airport program.
• Must be able to inspect the Airport on a daily basis.
• Must be able to cope with shifting priorities, difficult situations, deadlines and political pressures.
• Must be able to respond to the Airport 7 days a week, 24 hours a day to handle emergencies.
• Ability to analyze and compute complex problems/projects.
• Willingness to enter in the details and ability to synthesize analysis and facilitate decision making.
• Intermediate Excel Skills (e.g., organize data, basic use of financial functions, database, and search functions).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in shopping center/retail/property/hospitality management level roles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and interest for real estate and/or retail development, leasing property management operations.
• Fully versed in financial and business analysis and able to integrate regulatory, design marketing, leasing, and operational variables into sound business propositions.
• B.A. or B.S. degree or equivalent.
• Must be highly organized and have the ability to prioritize and work with a sense of urgency.
• Action oriented taking on new opportunities and challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm all while securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to think critically to creatively solve problems across the business, including issues outside their area of direct expertise.
• Plans and aligns teams effectively to optimize work processes/project management initiatives.
• Ensures accountability of self and others to meet objectives and commitments.
• Applies knowledge/insights of business and business influences to advance the organization’s goals.
• Builds strong customer relationships delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Manages complexity to effectively solve problems while maintaining good and timely decisions that keeps the business moving forward.
• Ability to consider future possibilities – creating the new and different innovative strategies.
• Balances and manages the interests of multiple stakeholders.

What Is Important To Us

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) is driven by an entrepreneurial foundation of talented and ambitious employees who embrace change, strive for innovation, and know when to venture into uncharted terrain. Teams within URW are collaborative and thrive by working together to seize opportunity and solve challenges. Employees receive mentorship and guidance while being empowered to drive their initiatives, embracing their individuality and unique backgrounds. URW‘s flagship destinations are interwoven into the community fabric, and we give employees the power to be impactful in their work and lead meaningful change in our communities through volunteering, DE&I programming and leading ESG efforts. URW is an innovator and trend setter in experiential entertainment and is making bold moves to be a brand that creates inspiring consumer experiences in-person and digitally. Breaking beyond conventional beliefs, URW is surprising and delighting customers by reinventing being together and creating memorable moments.

Our company purpose – to Reinvent Being Together – is about reimagining how individuals and communities come together, socialize, and enjoy dynamic experiences alongside one another in entirely new ways. We are at our best when we are TOGETHER safely and joyfully. We are pleased to announce our new hybrid schedule working 3 days per week in our Los Angeles and New York corporate offices and up to 2 days per week remotely.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield is an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, experience, and skills. We believe that diversity plays an important part in the success of our business, and we are committed to creating an environment which respects, values, celebrates and makes the most of people’s differences.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and other legally protected characteristics.

Join us to Reinvent Being Together.

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield

Join us in reviving a timeless tradition. Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company warmly invites you to audition for our beloved outdoor production of ‘A Christmas Carol’. A cherished element of Historic Smithville’s Yuletide celebrations for many years, our heartwarming play under the starlit winter sky is not just a performance – it’s a community experience.

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Our family-friendly rendition, freely open to the public, offers a special chance for parents and children to connect, grow, and play in the magic of the season together. By auditioning, you become a key thread in the vibrant holiday tapestry we weave together. Gift your talents to this cherished tradition, and help us continue to spread holiday joy and togetherness. For more information on auditions, please see below.

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Warmly, The Riddlesbrood Team

AUDITION DATE: Sep 9/10/2023 1pm- 3pm (Sunday)

AUDITION LOCATION: Barnegat Fire Company Station- 11 Birdsall St, Barnegat, NJ 08005

EVENT DATES: Black Friday Weekend – Nov 24th, 25th & 26th (Matinee and evening performances) 

VENUE: Historic Smithville Village – 615 E Moss Mill Rd, Smithville, NJ 08205 (This is where the shows are NOT the audition)

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For Adults, please bring a head shot and resume. For kids please bring a picture so we can put a face with a name!

Riddlesbrood Touring Theater Company

Title: Creative Director – Video and B2C Capture – No Leadership/Individual Contributor

Location: Houston, TX – Onsite (relocation is a viable option) – no remote.

Industry Specific – B2C only – Oil and Gas will not be considered.

Salary: $130-145K

No sponsorship available

Musts:

· 15+ years’ experience as a hands-on creative for luxury B2C brand(s).

· Executive presence and oversight.

· Creative portfolio with several video projects – internal and external marketing

· Deliver powerful ideals across all media, developing fully integrated campaigns for customers external and internal.

· Work with an internal team of designers/writers to do inspirational work that drives marketing and customer impact.

· Role will encompass: Strategy, concepting, writing, and collaborating.

Key attributes:

· Maintain corporate image and brand consistency of marketing and collateral.

· Translate abstract ideas and marketing objectives into clear creative strategies and concepts resulting in on-target creative deliverables.

· Develop creative concepts for major creative initiatives across all media, developing fully integrated campaigns for internal Team use and external Customer appeal.

· Develop innovative and actionable creative initiatives, including concepts and scriptwriting for video projects.

· Coordinate and conduct photography shoots as needed.

· Present creative concepts to Executive Leaders (Chairman and President).

Work closely with the Marketing and Communications and Division Marketing Team Members on new creative projects. This includes understanding creative project requirements, defining deliverables, helping establish clear roadmaps, reviewing work, providing feedback, and delivering solutions.

· Work with internal and external strategic partners as warranted for video production, photo shoots and re-branding initiatives.

· Coach and assist in fostering the Team’s knowledge and skills to support a modern, iterative and digital-first creative process.

· Proactively manage multiple projects, from start to finish, to meet priorities and requirements.

Requirements

· 15+ years of agency experience

· A portfolio filled with smart, dazzling, integrated campaigns, video, print and digital

· Strong conceptual skills including concept development and writing

· Ability to lead by example and mentor younger creatives in their development

· Desire to work collaboratively as part of a larger team in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent writing and editing skills, great attention to detail, and organizational skills

· Passionate about developing creative that captures human emotion while driving results and Customer delight

· A mindful human. Always curious. More “We” than “Me.”

· Must have a modern design aesthetic and pay attention to every detail.

· Proficiency In design tools and video editing

· Strong leadership skills

· BFA, BA, or BS degree in Design, advertising, or a related discipline

· Residential real estate marketing experience is a plus.

· Must be willing to relocate to Houston, Texas

Addison Group

Social Media Manager, Sports and Entertainment

JONESWORKS, strategy-driven communications, marketing, and management agency, is seeking a driven, creative, and highly organized Social Media Manager in our New York office.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for creating content calendars, writing witty & engaging social copy, create digital marketing strategies to drive meaningful social media engagement, develop and implement the social strategy component of the overall yearly talent strategy, increase talent awareness and generate audience growth across multiple social platforms. This candidate must have a proven track record as a successful social media manager within the sports space, leading the development and growth of talent’s social footprint by creating engaging and innovative content and social copy.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and yearly social strategies and content plans with a focus on key social platforms (Meta, TikTok, LinkedIn, Twitter, and any other emerging platforms)
• Strategize, pitch, and execute high-quality content and brand campaigns with clients for all relevant social and digital channels
• Create witty and engaging social copy for all JW clients with an emphasis on sports and knowledge of the sports landscape
• Maintain & source community management opportunities for all JW clients, keeping a finger on the pulse of what is going on in pop culture
• Work closely with our clients to understand their unique voice, goals, and audience demographics to ensure that all digital content is authentic and engaging
• Collaborate with video lead on content integration and strategy between the digital, app, and social channels
• Work with the teams and key sponsors to complement and support their respective social channel content
• Manage client’s postings across multiple social media accounts & platforms during live sports window
• Continuously monitor and analyze digital marketing metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Stay up to date with emerging digital & social media marketing trends, tools, and technologies to ensure that our clients are ahead of the curve
• Utilize social listening tools to monitor, manage and execute community management for our clients
• Act as a liaison between the various departments and create a streamlined process for managing social projects
• Lead in all aspects of strategy and execution of social content plans with the goal of positioning clients as best-in-class social brands
• Consistently produce and execute original editorial, graphic design, and video assets
• Collaborate with Marketing, Research, and Business Development teams to help better inform decision making and find new opportunities to evolve client’s brand and footprint
• Stay up to date on digital, social media, and design best practices and identity cultural moments and tends
• Staff client events such as photo and content shoots, press tours, red carpets, media days, etc.
• Maintain sound judgment and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in digital/social media marketing, preferably in the sports and entertainment industry
• Strong knowledge of social media platforms including the execution of social platforms across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Threads
• Strong knowledge in content management systems and digital analytics tools
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of current sports, including teams, players, storylines, and forward-facing media personnel

Benefits:

• Jonesworks offers medical, dental, vision and 401(K), generous Paid Time Off packages, Summer Fridays, Extended PTO for December/January holiday, bonus incentives and other perks!
• Salary range: $60-90K

***We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.***

JONESWORKS

[This position is full-time and ON-SITE in the studio at High Point, NC. This is NOT a remote position.]

PLEASE INCLUDE A REEL AND SAMPLES OF WORK AND YOUR ROLE ON EACH PRODUCTION.

ELEMENTS Studio is searching for a passionate and experienced Video Producer-Director to join our team of Creative Professionals in High Point, North Carolina.

The heartbeat of any production; you will spearhead a wide variety of video projects – ensuring they are creative, efficient, and impactful – delivered on budget and on time. The ideal candidate has a dynamic portfolio of projects demonstrating top-tier Producing and Directing work in various formats and styles. Sharpened video production acumen, a drive for success, and a passion for storytelling are essential in this role.

***To be considered for this role you must include your website or portfolio. The quality of your portfolio is the largest determining factor in our decision for this role.***

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH:

• Produce and/or Direct impactful videos that engage key audiences – and enjoy doing it!
• Work with key staff to manage project schedules, resources, crews, and budgets from conceptualization through final edit.
• Create scripts, mood reels, and storyboards – conceptualizing and pitching engaging ideas to existing/potential clients and internally.
• Establish strong partnerships with our clients, resources, and crews to help conceive and execute a wide range of video projects.
• Collaborate with key studio partners to ensure successful execution throughout all project phases.
• Methodically assess and resolve logistical and creative obstacles throughout a project’s life.
• Uphold a high standard of production, creativity, and continuity between multiple projects.
• Actively maintain expertise in the latest technology trends, techniques, and tools related to film and video production.

Studio projects are either led by a single individual in the Producer-Director role OR separate Producer and Director roles in traditional above-the-line positions — This is based on the scope and/or budget of a project.

This is not an entry-level position. If you have a true Passion for the Film/Video Medium, are fun to work with, and like to keep the drama in front of the camera (not behind it) – please apply. Serious applicants only.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 6+ years of producing and directing experience in film, commercial, media production, or related field or equivalent at a production company, studio, or creative agency
• A strong portfolio of successful, high-quality videos, commercials, television shows, films…etc.
• A strong knowledge of all aspects of the filmmaking process
• The proven ability to effectively lead internal and external production teams
• An expert communicator and planner with a proven record of project successes
• An understanding of what makes content engaging and successful across channels and key audiences
• Passion for keeping up with trends across all types of media associated with film, video, commercials, web, digital, and social media
• The ability to package and present projects in an inspiring manner
• Clear and concise communicator displaying strong organization and collaboration skills
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals and stakeholders from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations
• Comfortable in a fast-paced hyper-growth environment
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as the need arises

COMPENSATION: Starting $65,000 – $78,000/year based on skill/experience – with room to grow!

BONUS POINTS:

• A solid network of agencies, clients, crew, and collaborators is highly desirable – along with the demonstrated ability to source quality crew members in all three phases of the video production process.
• Experience and understanding of the lifecycle and placement of videos in New Media.

ABOUT ELEMENTS STUDIO:

ELEMENTS is an award-winning, full-service video and photography studio with production facilities located in High Point, North Carolina. We are confident and professional artists making an impact on our clients through the creation of top-tier creative content.

ELEMENTS serves a diverse client base – fulfilling their marketing and storytelling needs through the creation of innovative still & and motion content. Working directly with clients or their agencies – we cover local, regional, national, and international markets.

ELEMENTS‘ Digital Video Production Team is pushing the boundaries for video and television innovation and creativity at a time when the industry is rapidly changing. Boasting a wide range of work in the Lifestyle, Entertainment, Corporate, Gaming, Automotive, Travel, Virtual Reality, and experimental genres – Elements has collaborated with brands such as Volvo, GE, Disney, Truist, Wrangler, Boys & Girls Clubs, Big Rock Sports, Daimler Trucks North America, and many more…

ELEMENTS operates out of a 22,000 sq. ft. facility boasting three large production stages, a cyclorama, & green screen. We are set up to film on-location all over the World utilizing our extensive network of creative and supporting production staff.

For more information check out www.elements-studio.net. You can view more of our completed works, as well as behind-the-scenes of ELEMENTS in action.

ELEMENTS

Objective:

To grow Weddings Unlimited as the premier, nationally recognized wedding brand focused on capturable moments for couples at the biggest celebration of their lives. 

Duties & Responsibilities

A Director of Entertainment will:

·       Oversee the hiring new team members: Ensure the staffing levels for all entertainment related positions.

·       Training staff according to the wedding business model: Ensure the proper and continual training of all entertainment department positions

·       Develop & Ensure Staff Policy is being Followed: this includes monitoring arrival times, uniform / dress code continuity, correct setup policy and equipment usage

·       Ensure staff has approved and correct timelines, job sheet and questionnaires: every wedding should have a complete and full timeline approved by customer and Director of Entertainment. All forms given and reviewed with staff (such as, general questionnaire and job sheet). This should be approved by you (Director of Entertainment), customer and planning team reviewed with Wednesday prior to wedding.

·       Staff Schedule and Customer Requested Staff: Ensure staff selections are being sent out, responded to and pages are maintained. Ensure staff schedules are completed a minimum of 30 days before wedding. Manage time off requests.

·       Maintain Inventory and Stock Levels, Return of assets, Cleanliness of Stock Room: Oversee all inventory, audit the return and checkout process. Ensure all equipment is accounted for.

·       Evaluating staff performance and productivity: Oversee and implement the Auditing of staff and education of staff continuously in office and on the job.

·       Budget: Monitor and report weekly budget and department P&L. Maintain goal levels or under on expenses and COGS, ensure revenue accountability.

·       After Wedding Follow Through: Ensure all raw footage and images are received, galleries are sent, surveys are solicited, and customer needs have been met. Attempt to sell albums, prints and more.

·       Reviews: Solicit feedback and reviews from past clients

·       Sales: encourage the growth in revenue for the imaging department, this includes vendor relationships, referral marketing, open houses, and more.

·       Upsales: Guide clientele into additional purchases prior to and after their wedding. Use your past experiences and photos from past weddings to recommend additions to their package (second shooters, engagement sessions, boudoir sessions etc) as well as after wedding purchases (albums prints, mosaics, slideshows, extended edits etc)

The Vision:

Weddings Unlimited values the talents and abilities of our team and seeks to foster an open, cooperative, and dynamic environment in which all team members and the Company alike can thrive.

Essential to the achievement of this environment that foster innovation and growth, while also attaining Company goals, are our successful Director of Entertainment.

As a Director of Entertainment your role is to help our organization grow by keeping accounts, gaining accounts, keeping quality staff, and increasing the preferred vendor list of our assigned venues.

To achieve these results the Director of Entertainment will work closely with upper management to create a well-rounded and trained staff by enforcing Company polices and procedures, adhering to the Company structure, and monitoring venues for consistency and stability.

Additionally, the Director of Entertainment will help to increase the growth of the company by using a broad spectrum of techniques such as, social media, WU supplied signup software, our Company website, face-to-face engagement, and contact collection.

Although all duties assigned are of key importance, above all, is the continued addition of new staff to our team and new accounts to our roster of venues.

We believe that through all the Director of Entertainment’s efforts and focus on the quality and quantity of our services provided our company’s overall goal of higher account and staff retention rate will be achieved. As well as, an employee-friendly environment in which goal-oriented individuals thrive as they achieve ever more demanding challenges. 

Weddings Unlimited USA

Who Are We?

At BaseCamp Franchising, we are revolutionizing the apparel retail industry through our two fast-growing resale brands, Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid. We take an entirely new approach to thrifting, offering a vast assortment of in-demand brands at unbeatable prices, all in a polished, boutique shopping environment. Thanks to this unique combination, we have more than doubled sales to over $200 million in the past 5 years with a huge wave of growth still on the horizon.

We have sustainability at our core, recycling tens of millions of items each year through our growing network of nearly 250 franchised stores. We are also strong advocates of the upcycling ethos: shopping resale can make the world a better, cleaner, and more sustainable place – while helping families save money at the same time.

As one of the fastest-growing franchise systems in the country, we are privileged to help hundreds of entrepreneurs find success by owning and operating our stores. Continuous improvement and innovation are the cornerstones of our culture, and our top priority is to maximize the impact our franchisees have in their local communities. Our two brands are expanding rapidly, and we are looking for people who are excited to join us on our entrepreneurial journey and mission to bring sustainable fashion into every home.

What Will I Do in this Position?

As Creative Director, you will be the strategic creative voice for Uptown Cheapskate, Kid to Kid and our network of franchisees. You will translate brand messaging into compelling storytelling content and oversee creative asset production across a wide range of formats, including digital advertising, video production, graphic design, social media, in-store, print, direct mail, out-of-home, and more. Team and creative leadership are crucial aspects of this role, shaping our work product and the development of our creative staff. In this role, we will look to you to:

• Provide strategic thought leadership for how we connect each brand to its core audience in a compelling and creative way
• Lead and mentor a team of designers and content creators
• Lead BaseCamp’s content creation and creative calendar across all marketing channels
• Conceptualize and oversee the creation of monthly promotional materials, including in-store signage, digital ads, social media ads, etc.
• Analyze the effectiveness of our content creation efforts, especially for paid media, and coordinate adjustments as needed
• Oversee updates and management of our brand style guides and standards
• Present creative concepts and strategies to senior leadership and other stakeholders and incorporate feedback
• Oversee the production of templates and franchisee marketing materials, including billboards, car wraps, retail window graphics, flyers, videos, etc.
• Collaborate with franchisees to ensure that BaseCamp’s brands are represented consistently and effectively
• Collaborate with external partners and agencies to further the impact of our creative efforts
• Lead creative reviews of asset and content drafts from the creative team, provide feedback, and ensure alignment with key stakeholders on final deliverables
• Prioritize workload and timelines on the creative team
• Manage budgets and timelines for creative projects to ensure all work is delivered according to expectations
• Oversee fashion photo and video shoots for both brands

What Are We Looking For?

• 8+ years of creative marketing experience, ideally with exposure to fashion, apparel and/or multi-unit retail
• Deep experience leading teams (internal and external) to deliver high-quality creative work and build compelling brands
• Ability to develop a team of creative professionals and meaningfully advance their skill sets
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with an ability to provide clear and effective direction to internal and external creatives
• Deep understanding of branding and brand management
• Experience leveraging data analytics to enhance the efficacy of creative content
• Strong project management skills with an ability to simultaneously manage a design calendar and multiple other priorities
• Highly organized and responsive, with a very strong attention to detail
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), as well as Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, proofing software and project management software

What Else Do I Need to Know?

This role is based at our headquarters in North Salt Lake, Utah at the base of the Wasatch mountains. We offer competitive pay and benefits that include:

• Health and dental insurance plans
• 401k matching (up to 5%)
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays & paid parental leave
• A sustainable shopping spree at either Uptown Cheapskate or Kid to Kid to celebrate new members of our team
• An employee discount at Uptown Cheapskate and Kid to Kid stores

We take personal and professional development very seriously and actively invest in training opportunities for our employees. We strive to be a fun and authentic place to work, actively collaborating across departments and celebrating each other’s wins. If a fast-paced environment with diverse opportunities to learn and grow fits with what you are looking for, please let us know!

BaseCamp Franchising

AGENCY CREATIVE AGENCY DIRECTOR

DES MOINES LOCATION / HYBRID (not a REMOTE position. ONSITE EVERY week with flexibility)

CREATIVE JUICES + LEADERSHIP & DYNAMIC PEOPLE MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE + PROGRAM MANAGEMENT + AGENCY INDUSTRY AND SKILLS + CLIENT PRESENTATIONS + MENTORING A HIGH POWERED CREATIVE TEAM + DRIVE CLIENT ENGAGEMENT & SATISFACTION + ABILITY TO WRITE COPY

AGENCY CREATIVE AGENCY DIRECTOR

DES MOINES LOCATION / HYBRID – THIS CANNOT BE 100% REMOTE

*** WEEKLY Travel or Relocation Assistance potentially provided.

Not your average Marketing Firm. Digital Marketing and Creative Director / position! Chance to BUILD your own Digital Marketing Strategies, take a high performing team to the next level and to interface with Top Leaders. Previous or Current Agency experience REQUIRED.

HYBRID / ONSITE position but type of position that will offer WFH options and ample flexibility! You will MUST BE ABLE TO work onsite each week.

Unique industry and join a company who embraces Creativity defies “Traditional approaches” and is looking for an Innovator, Creative “Out of the Box Thinker”. This company offers the attractiveness of a Agency creative environment where you will be working with top customer brands.

This AGENCY CREATIVE AGENCY DIRECTOR – Direct Hire Perm! Will be responsible for Building & Enhancing, & Implementing as well as Optimizing Creative Marketing Teams and their Client facing branding and marketing and creative Campaigns & Functions. You will be Both from Leadership & Building Client Facing talent and building the overall copy strategy.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• 6+ years of experience Managing Teams driving High Performing Teams and working managers.

• Direct Agency experience is REQUIRED – Previous or Current.

• B2C experience

• Must be able to Stay on top of current trends and marketing trends

• You must have the past experience demonstrating BUILDING up AND training junior to mid level career staff to grow in their client facing skills.

• Current / Past experience delivering Presentations

• Track record of Client Facing experience and ability to Impact, Lead, & Mentor Staff to enhance performance and client solutions.

• Copy / Creative writing experience

• Position is more on the Client facing / Client Marketing solutions rather than over Creative teams.

• Responsible for leading the development of all digital media strategies and direct effective execution and optimization across all digital media channels in support of marketing programs.

• Digital Campaigns and Digital property (i.e., websites and landing pages)

• SEO

This is a Direct hire permanent position with one of our local client companies. If you know of anyone who you would recommend for this opportunity or others, referral bonuses paid upon placement of the referral! Confidentiality maintained!

Full time salaried position up to 160K PLUS BONUS. For immediate and confidential consideration on this Direct Hire AGENCY CREATIVE AGENCY DIRECTOR / Permanent Direct Hire position, it is best to contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, Iowa Region at my Direct Office line (515) 259-6087 or Cell: 515-991-0863, and email resume CONFIDENTIALLY & directly to me. You can find my email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile. Or you can ONE CLICK APPLY on our Robert Half Website and apply Specifically to this posting.

Robert Half

Casting Call: Bomb-Ass Minority Woman TV and Film Writer

Job Description:

Just Us Media is on the hunt for a talented, passionate, and bomb-ass minority woman TV and film writer to join our creative team. As a TV and film writer, you will play a crucial role in shaping compelling and authentic narratives that resonate with a diverse audience. If you’re a storyteller with a unique perspective and a passion for amplifying underrepresented voices, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Script Development: Collaborate with the creative team to develop original TV and film scripts that are engaging, thought-provoking, and culturally relevant.

2. Character Development: Create well-rounded and relatable characters, with a focus on diversity and inclusion.

3. Research: Conduct research to ensure accuracy and authenticity in storytelling, particularly when it comes to cultural, historical, or social themes.

4. Writing: Write dialogue, action sequences, and narrative elements that bring scripts to life and captivate audiences.

5. Collaboration: Collaborate with directors, producers, and other team members to ensure the vision of the project is achieved.

6. Revisions: Be open to feedback and actively participate in script revisions to improve the overall quality of the project.

7. Diversity and Inclusion: Advocate for diverse representation in storytelling and contribute to breaking down stereotypes and promoting inclusivity in media.

Requirements:

1. Experience: A proven track record of writing for TV and film, with prior work or credits that demonstrate your storytelling abilities.

2. Unique Perspective: A distinctive voice and perspective that adds depth and authenticity to your writing, particularly from the perspective of a minority woman.

3. Passion: A genuine passion for storytelling and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion in media.

4. Research Skills: Strong research skills to ensure accuracy in your writing, especially when dealing with culturally sensitive topics.

5. Adaptability: The ability to adapt your writing style to suit different genres and formats.

6. Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively within a creative team.

7. Tech Savvy: Proficiency in relevant software and tools for scriptwriting.

Compensation:

Compensation will be based on experience and the scope of the project. Just Us Media offers competitive rates for talented writers. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the interview process.